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Archive Home > 2009 > March > 04 > What is the government doing with your money?

What is the government doing with your money?

It’s spending some... ... and giving some back in the form of tax cuts.


March 4, 2009

Spending

Pell Grant for college

Raises maximum grant $500 to $5,350

Total amount: $15.6B

Unemployment

Extends benefit for 5 million

Total amount: $40B

Food stamps

Ups benefit to 30 million people

Total amount: $20B

Supplemental Social Security

Gives $250 extra to 7 million who....

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